Toyota Prado Review

Toyota Prado TRJ 150 came to the Sri Lankan market in multiple generations. Out of them, the first generation of Prado 150 is still quite popular among people in the country. We are going to review it on detail and help you to figure out whether it is a worthy vehicle to purchase or not.

Toyota Prado is one of the most superior vehicles that you can find in Sri Lanka. It is the younger sibling of Toyota V6. Prado came out to the market in multiple generations. The very first Prado 150 came to the market in 2009. Even though it is over 12 years old, you will be able to find a trendy design in the vehicle. Even the name Prado brings pride to the driver. The vehicle comes with both Petrol and Diesel engines. The most common engine out of them is the 2.7-litre petrol engine.

It is important to keep in mind that Toyota Prado is not a sports car. When it comes to Diesel Prado, you can find 2.8-litre, 3-litre, and even 4.8-litre engines. The in-line 4 engine provides a 161 horsepower 240Nm torque. This is a JDM vehicle, which provides a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour. Since this is a vehicle designed for luxury driving, you cannot expect a good fuel consumption. If you are driving in the city, you can get a fuel consumption of 5-6kmpl. Likewise, you will have to spend 8-10kmpl when driving outstations. It will cost around Rs.15,000 to full tank the vehicle. A full service would cost somewhere around Rs.30,000 to Rs.50,000.

The front appearance of Toyota Prado 150 is loved by most people. It offers a luxurious front design. There are chrome parts present all around the vehicle. You will be able to modify the vehicle according to your preferences. For example, anyone can add LED lights and make the vehicle look even better. You can adjust the LED headlights of this vehicle according to your preferences. There are multiple body-kits available to improve the good looks of your vehicle.

One of the best things that you will see in this car is the ground clearance. Hence, you can call it as a proper example for a SUV vehicle. There is a third mirror available in the SUV as well. It will provide a better experience as you try to navigate through tight spaces.

Prado 150 comes along with 18-inch alloy wheels. You will be getting a turning radius of 5.6 meters. You can easily maneuver the vehicle as you drive. You can get a good ground clearance on the side as well. Hence, there is a possibility to take the vehicle to your off-road ventures. There are winker-mirrors available with the vehicle. It has a fixed footstep. The second generation comes with electric retractable footsteps. Practical hood-railings are available on the vehicle. The vehicle offers a great sunroof as well. You can get keyless entry to the vehicle as well.

The rear appearance of Toyota Prado 150 is quite basic, but easily identifiable. You can get a luxury look from the second generation of the vehicle. There aren’t too many chrome parts available on the rear appearance. There are relatively big hazard lights and brake lights. Ground clearance on the rear is pretty good as well. In the diesel models, there is a massive wheel available on the rear. However, you don’t see it on the petrol vehicles.

There is a handle, which you can use to open the rear door. It opens to the side as an ordinary door. If you just want to open up the rear windshield, you will be able to do it as well. Since Toyota Prado 150 is a 7-seater SUV, there are 3rd row electric seats. You will be able to fold up the electric seats when you want additional space on the vehicle.

You can get both black and beige interior in the Toyota Prado 150. Out of these two options, beige interior vehicles have a higher resale value. It comes with push-start option. Since this is a SUV, you will be able to get a lot of interior space. The build quality of this vehicle is pretty great, when compared to other vehicles that came out to the market during the same time period. It offers all power windows and all power vehicles. Hence, driving the vehicle will be quite a hassle-free experience to you. The interior is pretty much similar to an ordinary Japanese vehicle. It got a dual multi-function steering wheel. You can upgrade the infotainment system of the vehicle.

There are multiple specs of Toyota Prado 150. LC5 is the most common spec, which is designed for UK market. This spec comes with height control. You can easily open up the sunroof of the vehicle. You will be getting a relaxing experience on the rear seats of Toyota Prado 150 as well. There are AC vents available for passengers who are traveling on the rear seat. Seating space is quite limited for the third row, but there is nothing to complain about.

The petrol engine offers a smooth driving experience with a quiet cabin. It offers a comfortable driving experience to all passengers. You will be able to get a better view of the surroundings, as you will be driving the vehicle at a height. Sunroof would complement the overall driving experience that you will get in this vehicle.

You can drive the car on eco-mode until you reach 2,000 rpm. Hence, it can help you to get an economical driving experience to you as well. The vehicle offers soft-suspension. This will deliver a better driving pleasure to you at the end of the day. Regardless of the size of the SUV, you can easily drive it.